Alastair Humphreys' Great Adventurers

(Paperback)

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** WINNER OF THE ORDNANCE SURVEY CHILDREN'S TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019 **

Hand-picked by adventurer Alastair Humphreys, this compilation retells the extraordinary journeys undertaken by his personal heroes. These men and women have ventured into space, oceans, deserts and jungles and inspired Alastair's own adventures. They may do the same for you too.

Reviews

This lively, illustrated guide to 20 of the world's most impressive explorers, past and present, is a joyful read for those aged seven and up. * National Geographic Traveller *
A Book about adventurers that seems like an adventure to read. A lovely mix of illustration styles and exciting comic strips that made me hungry to turn the page. * Teach Primary *
It's easy to see why it made the Education Awards shortlist. * Writers Know How *

Author Bio

Kevin Ward (Illustrator)
Kevin Ward is a Canadian illustrator living in Madrid. He has created editorial illustrations, comics, books, animation, story games and is drawn to curious histories and travel.

He is the illustrator of Alastair Humphreys' Great Adventurers (Big Picture Press), which was awarded the Edward Stanford Children's Travel Book of the Year, the ALCS Educational Writers Award and the Teach Primary Book Award for non-fiction.

His picture book work was also selected for exhibition at the 2017 Bologna Children's Book Fair.